Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

Nick Price
Jan 14, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played Persist Cards in Commander
With Lorwyn Eclipsed giving us new cards with persist let's see which cards featuring the mechanic have sat in the most Commander decks.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Moor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Grave Researcher
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Grave Pact
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Accursed Marauder
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Blood Artist
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Plaguecrafter
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Intent
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Viscera Seer
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Warren Soultrader
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Demon's Disciple
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Cordial Vampire
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Selfless Spirit
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Teysa Karlov
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Merciless Executioner
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Gravecrawler
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Bloodghast
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Cathar Commando
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Carrion Feeder
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Twilight Prophet
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Kami of False Hope
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Grim Haruspex
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Drana and Linvala
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Diviner
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Selfless Savior
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Redemption Choir
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Entomb
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Village Rites
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Soul Shatter
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Vona's Hunger
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Despark
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Silence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Consumed by Greed
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Buried Alive
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Cataclysm
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
New Blood
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Make an Example
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Single Combat
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Killing Wave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Smallpox
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Winnowing
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Anchovy & Banana Pizza
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
March of the Canonized
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Revel in Riches
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Rites
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Martyr's Bond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Necromancy
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Destiny
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fall of the Thran
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Debtors' Knell
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
19%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fault
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Voldaren Estate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Promising Vein
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Mine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy